Gareth Turnbull

Gareth Turnbull is an experienced football professional with a strong background in coaching and athlete development. Since August 2019, Gareth has served as the Football Pathways Manager at Melbourne Victory Football Club, focusing on initiatives that enhance accessibility and participation in football for aspiring players. Prior to this role, Gareth held multiple coaching positions with New Zealand Football from April 2015 to August 2019, including A League Women's Assistant Coach, Academy Manager for the Future Ferns Domestic Programme, and Head Coach for the NZF Women's U20 team. Additional coaching roles include Interim Head Coach for the Football Ferns and Head Coach for Mainland Pride, where Gareth led the team to win the NZ National Women's Leagues in 2013 and 2014. Gareth's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education/Fitness from Catawba College and in Sport Coaching from the University of Canterbury.